Covid-19, also against Omicron, if it has been administered three times". But they warned that "the Omicron variant is probably not sufficiently neutralised after two doses." According to early laboratory research using blood serum from vaccinated people, a booster third dose generated around the same level of antibodies against Omicron as is seen after a second dose with the initial strain.

Blood samples from around 20 people who had received two doses of the current vaccine showed on average a 25-fold reduction in neutralising antibodies compared to the early strain of the virus, the companies said.

But they added that another part of the immune response -- from T cells -- were probably still effective against the variant, adding that

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WATCH: Megan Thee Stallion graduates from Texas Southern University

(Photo: Texas Southern University via Facebook) HOUSTON - Houston's own Megan Thee Stallion is known for dominating the stage, but on Saturday, she graced the graduation stage as she accepted her diploma from Texas Southern University. The "Savage" rapper, whose real name is Megan Pete, could not contain her excitement as she descended the stairs with her diploma in hand. Advertisement

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All over-30s to be offered booster as NHS continues Covid-19 vaccine roll-out

People aged 30 and over will be able to book an appointment for their life-saving Covid-19 booster jab from Monday (December 13) as the NHS vaccine programme extends once again.

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Chewing gum to reduce Covid-19 transmission?What scientists say

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Texan on hunting trip in Tennessee helped search for survivors following tornado

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Boris Johnson pictured 'hosting No10 Christmas quiz' while 'breaking Covid laws'

Boris Johnson was last night accused of personally breaking Covid laws by hosting a Christmas quiz in No10 last year.

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Boris Johnson pictured 'hosting Christmas quiz from Number 10 in breach of Covid rules'

Boris Johnson has been accused of breaking coronavirus laws by taking part in a quiz in Downing Street.

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Colorado crews rescue cat stuck on light pole for days

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CNN producer, former Chris Cuomo staffer arrested for allegedly inducing minors for sex

CNN suspended one of its staffers following a federal indictment accusing him of coercing parents to allow their minor daughters to engage in sexual activity in his home.John Griffin, who according to his LinkedIn profile is a senior producer for CNN's flagship morning program "New Day," was arrested on Friday by the FBI after being charged by a grand jury in Vermont "with three counts of using a facility of interstate commerce to attempt to entice minors to engage in unlawful sexual activity.""According to the indictment, from April to July of 2020, Griffin utilized the messaging applications Kik and Google Hangouts to communicate with people purporting to be parents of minor daughters, conveying to them, among other ideas, that a ‘woman

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Dr. Oz says Fauci should be ‘held accountable,’ suggests he resign after ‘misleading’ Americans on COVID

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Teen girl badly hurt in Wilmington shooting, police say

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COVID-19: Outbreak declared at Western University’s Delaware Hall

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a Western University residence in London, Ont.The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) says seven cases are associated with an outbreak at Delaware Hall.The university says close contacts in Delaware Hall have been notified by the MLHU and they are self-isolating. At least 36 surgeries at St.

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COVID-19: Active cases exceed 1,000 as New Brunswick reports 126 new cases

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Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine

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Omicron variant appearing milder than delta, South African doctors say

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Social media postings from US Capitol rioters influenced sentencing

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WATCH: Terrifying video shows massive tornado sweeping through Kentucky

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Selling Sunset's Vanessa Villela missed filming half of the show's fifth season due to COVID

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Fans 'gutted' as Lil Nas X and Coldplay pull out of Jingle Bell Ball amid Covid chaos

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Quebec reports 1,982 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

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Kyle Falconer tests positive for Covid-19 and cancels Glasgow gig

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Dozens dead, many trapped as deadly tornadoes rip through several U.S. states

At least 50 people were likely to have been killed in a devastating outbreak of tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky and several other U.S. states late Friday and early Saturday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said.

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Deaths confirmed in collapsed Amazon warehouse in Illinois after severe weather

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Covid-19: India's vaccination coverage reaches nearly 133 crore, says Centre

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Selling Sunset's Vanessa suffers with inflammation on the brain after 'challenging' covid battle

Selling Sunset newcomer Vanessa Villela has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with long covid after contracting the virus over the summer. Vanessa received the news of her positive test after returning home from holidaying in Mexico just before season five of the hit Netflix show began filming.

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COVID-19 Long Haulers: The growing toll of the pandemic

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‘Positively levitating!’ Richard E Grant in good spirits as he announces Covid test result

Twitter to announce the result of his second PCR test to his fans.The actor had been isolating in a Government-approved hotel for red list country arrivals.Richard shared a video he recorded of himself announcing the good news.In the clip, he can be seen exercising with a yoga ball as he grins broadly.He captioned the post: “Just had confirmation that my 2nd Covid PCR test is negative.“Positively levitating!“Released from hotel quarantine in 36 hours.“THANK YOU for all your messages of support over the last 10 days!”Fans of the star welcomed the good news as they replied to his tweet to express their joy.HilaT said: “So pleased to hear.“Hope the next 3 days fly by and you have nutritious meals & treats planned.“Fresh air will feel so good!

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Tamil Nadu: 18 passengers who arrived from overseas test Covid positive

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Ontario reports 1,607 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

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Lauren Goodger, boyfriend Charles Drury and baby Larose test positive for covid

Lauren Goodger has shared how her family has been struck down with covid-19. The reality star, 35, confirmed via social media that she and partner Charles Drury, along with their baby daughter Larose, have been battling the illness.

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Maharashtra sees 807 new Covid infections, no Omicron variant cases reported today

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Woman died from 'rare complications' of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine

A patient died from ‘rare complications’ following a dose of the coronavirus vaccine, an inquest was told.

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Scottish Government announces 12 deaths and 4,087 covid cases in past 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed 12 people have died from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.

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